How to pronounce hydraulics
Say it like hy-DRAW-liks. Hydraulics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAW).
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- hy
- DRAW
- liks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hydraulics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- liksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hydraulics
American and British speakers say hydraulics in essentially the same way: /haɪˈdrɔlɪks/ in the US and /haɪˈdrɒlɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: hy-DROL-iks.
What does hydraulics mean?
- The engineering science that deals with practical applications where liquid is in motion and transmits energy.“applied hydraulics”
- The hydraulic system of a vehicle or other machine.“hydraulics system”
Where does hydraulics come from?
From hydraulic + -ics.
Questions about saying hydraulics
How do you pronounce hydraulics?
Say hy-DRAW-liks. The American pronunciation is /haɪˈdrɔlɪks/. In British English it is /haɪˈdrɒlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hydraulics?
Hydraulics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DRAW). Broken into parts: hy · DRAW · liks.
Do Americans and Brits say hydraulics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪˈdrɔlɪks/ and the British form is /haɪˈdrɒlɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.